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10. Modality / E. Possible worlds / 3. Transworld Objects / b. Rigid designation

12138	Identity across possible worlds is prior to rigid designation [Brody]
	Full Idea: Identity across possible worlds is prior to rigid designation.
	From: Baruch Brody (Identity and Essence [1980], 5.4)
	A reaction: An interesting view. We might stipulate that any possible Aristotle is 'our Aristotle', but you would still need criteria for deciding which possible Aristotle's would qualify. Long-frozen Aristotles, stupid Aristotles, alien Aristotle's, deformed...